2021 Syrah Rotie La Cruz Vineyard


2021 Syrah Rotie La Cruz Vineyard
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SKU: 21241

95 Points for Rôtie

Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast

Keller Estate 2021 Rôtie Syrah (Petaluma Gap). An explosive and utterly captivating nose of saturated raspberry coulis, violets and black pepper erupts from the glass of this Syrah/Viognier co-ferment. The palate brings flavors of rich cherry liqueur, potpourri and cracked peppercorn in a frame of plush tannin, with plenty of acid for balance. Editors’ Choice. —T.R.C. 

 

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Wine Details
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Petaluma Gap
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Enthusiast
95
Wine Profile
Ratings
95pts - An explosive and utterly captivating nose of saturated raspberry coulis, violets and black pepper erupts from the glass of this Syrah/Viognier co-ferment. The palate brings flavors of rich cherry liqueur, potpourri and cracked peppercorn in a frame of plush tannin, with plenty of acid for balance. Wine Enthusiast Editors’ Choice. —T.R.C.
Vineyard Notes
By November 2020, it became apparent that the persistent, multi-year drought was adversely impacting the ponds’ levels. To reduce vine stress, we irrigated the vineyards early in the growing season to encourage them to pull nutrients from the soil and establish a healthy canopy. Keller Estate’s three rain-collection ponds, which irrigate our vineyards, olive groves, and landscaping, were almost dry by May. Fortunately, we had fewer than anticipated heat spells in the summer. With well-established vineyard sites and intensive canopy management, the vines produced beautiful clusters, albeit with small berries. As a result, the 2021 wines were concentrated, succulent, and rich.
Production
142 cases
Other Notes
92 pts, Pouring a deep red/purple hue, the 2021 Rotie Red Wine is made from Syrah and offers savory and brooding aromas of toasted black pepper, pancetta, leather, and dried olive. Medium to full-bodied, it’s light on its feet, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and a clean finish. It offers the structure to age well over the next 5-7 years and has a squarely savory side. 142 cases produced. --Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck